Origin
Bath, NY
Evening in Bath on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bath, NY to Brooklyn, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
277.1 mi
446 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
★
6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 56m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bath, NY
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Brooklyn, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bath to Brooklyn spans 277.1 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 56 minutes of drive time. Because this route involves a turn-heavy local drive rather than high-speed interstates, you should budget for a full day on the road. You can expect to spend approximately $44 on fuel for the journey. Since the trip stays entirely within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the Finger Lakes area toward the coast. While this is feasible as a one-day trip, be prepared for a steady pace rather than a quick sprint, as the route is designed for local navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.5 miles from Bath, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this route is defined by local roads like Liberty Street, East Steuben Street, and Highway 415. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find monotonous interstate stretches here; instead, you will navigate a series of turns and local connections. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Liberty Street, meaning you will be making frequent adjustments behind the wheel. This profile creates a technical, turn-heavy drive that requires your full attention. It is a departure from typical highway cruising, offering a grounded, local perspective of the landscape as you make your way toward Brooklyn.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 96.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 99.7 miles in near I 81.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 277.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 99.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
99.7 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
153.1 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
7
265.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
265.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
8
270.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 34m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bath, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.
Mt Pocono
153.1 mi in
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~3h 2m
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via US 6
Milford
153.9 mi in
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~3h 3m
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via I 84; I 380
Newark
245.5 mi in
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~4h 53m
Cr 508 East: Jersey City
262 mi in
|
~5h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 96.6 mi | 1h 53m |
| Keystone Shortway | 63.3 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Essex Freeway | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| I 84 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Newark-Jersey City Turnpike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 96.6 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath, NY and Brooklyn, NY.
1
Start on East Washington Street
60 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Washington Street
2
Turn left onto NY 415
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Liberty Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 415
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Steuben Street
4
Continue on NY 415
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 415
5
Turn straight onto CR 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Babcock Hollow Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
7
Merge onto I 86
97 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
13
Merge onto I 80
63 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 47A
Toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
15
Continue on I 280
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Essex Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17A
Toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
17
Merge onto CR 508
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on NJ 7
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
New Wittpenn Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the straight lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
23
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
26
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
27
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
28
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
31
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
32
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
33
Turn left onto NY 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on NY 27
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
Nostrand Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 56-minute duration, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue on these technical local roads. You should factor in at least one planned stop to break up the drive, which will help keep you alert through the many turns. Since you are relying on local infrastructure, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $44 estimate may fluctuate depending on local pricing along these specific roads. Because this is a turn-heavy route, ensure your navigation system is updated before you leave Bath, as you will be navigating multiple street transitions rather than following a single highway corridor.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.5 miles from Bath, NY, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 61 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bath, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bath, NY
This is one driving day of about 277.1 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Bath, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 96.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.5 mi from Bath, NY · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.5 miles from Bath, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.6 miles.
Arriving in Brooklyn, NY
The final approach into Brooklyn, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brooklyn, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.61 one way
$91.22 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $49.32 | $98.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $53.71 | $107.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.18 | $122.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.14
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.10 | $13.30 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.25 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.79 | $17.73 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brooklyn, NY
Evening in Brooklyn on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 to 12 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 47m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bath, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 277.1 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Keystone Shortway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.5 miles from Bath, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 277.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 153.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 265.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bath, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Newark and Cr 508 East: Jersey City.
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